PROTEIN Flashcards
1
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FUNCTIONS of protein:
A
- GRWOTH of cells
- MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
- Source of ENERGY
2
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ANIMAL sources:
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- Meat
- Fish
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Milk
3
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PLANT sources:
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- Lentils
- Nuts
- Peas
- Beans
- Cereals
4
Q
Deficiency can cause what DISEASES?
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- MARASMUS
* KWASHIORKOR
5
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How is MARASMUS CAUSED?
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By a lack of PROTEIN and ENERGY in the diet. Affects both adults and children.
6
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SYMPTOMS of MARASMUS:
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- Old man face
- Skin hangs from the body
- Skin and bone
7
Q
How can MARASMUS be treated?
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- High protein diet
- Plenty of fluids
- Vit & min supplements
8
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How is KWASHIORKOR caused?
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- Baby is weaned from breast milk onto protein pot foods
* In 3rd world countries high protein foods can be hard to acquire
9
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Who does it affect?
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• common in Africa, Asia, South America (great poverty)
10
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What are the SYMPTOMS of KWASHIORKOR?
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- Pot belly
- Loss of muscle mass
- Red inflamed patches of skin
11
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How can KWASHIORKOR be treated?
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- Small amounts of milk
- Vit & min supplements
- Once ODEMA has reduced High calorie diets can be introduced
12
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Complications of KWASHIORKOR:
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If developed before 2yrs stunted growth can occur
13
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What is PEM?
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Protein energy malnutrition
14
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Deaths due to PEM?
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49% of deaths in 0-5yrs on developing countries are caused by PEM
15
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EXCESS protein?
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- Surplus of ENERGY
- Demineralisation of BONES
- Deterioration of KIDNEYS for those with the disease
